PTY
Tocumen
Panama
12,744 km
7,919 miles
VJB
Xai-Xai
Mozambique
Distance
12,744 km
7,919 mi / 6,881 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Panama
Heading
113°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

PTY VJB
Airport Name Tocumen International Airport Xai-Xai Airport
IATA Code PTY VJB
ICAO Code MPTO FQXA
City Tocumen Xai-Xai
Country Panama Mozambique
Timezone America/Panama Africa/Maputo
Elevation 135 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 9.070000, -79.380000 -25.040000, 33.630000

Tocumen (PTY) to Xai-Xai (VJB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama to Xai-Xai Airport (VJB) in Xai-Xai, Mozambique is 12,744 kilometers (7,919 miles / 6,881 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east southeast at a heading of 113°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Panama with Mozambique. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:13 in Tocumen, it's 16:13 in Xai-Xai. With a 7-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Xai-Xai (VJB) to Tocumen (PTY) follows a heading of 269° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Tocumen International Airport (PTY) and Xai-Xai Airport (VJB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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